We covered what MCP is. Now let’s trace what actually happens during a real interaction — step by step. Key idea: MCP doesn’t decide what action to take — the model decides. MCP defines how requests are structured, transmitted, and safely returned. If you’re anything like me, knowing what something is only gets you halfway. You want to know how it works. What actually happens when Claude asks GitHub for your open issues? What messages get sent? What’s happening behind the scenes? The Two Layers of MCP MCP is built in two layers. The Transport Layer is how messages physically… Read more
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What is MCP? A Simple Guide for Developers
If you’ve been anywhere near the AI developer world lately, you’ve probably seen three letters popping up everywhere: MCP. Maybe you saw it in a tweet. Maybe your coworker mentioned it. Maybe you saw it in some tool’s changelog. By the end of this post, you’ll understand what MCP is, why it exists, and why it actually matters to you as a developer. Just the stuff you need to know. Key idea: MCP standardizes how AI applications connect to tools and data — it solves integration, not intelligence. So… What Actually Is MCP? MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s… Read more